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The Center for Neurological Health - Vestibular and Balance Program

Aim:Diagnosing and treating patients with dizziness and balance problems due to neurological
diseases

Dizziness and Balance Clinic:Outpatients are seen in office by Dr. Hongyan Li for comprehensive evaluations that
include both general neurological and neuro-otological examinations. Depending upon
the clinical diagnosis, a patient may be treated during the visit or be instructed
on other therapeutics and further investigative studies. This neurology clinic is
available at the UTMC main campus (Tuesday and Wednesday) and the UTP Regency Center
(Monday morning). Patients with dizziness and imbalance may call in order to be assisted
in scheduling appointments with Dr. Li at either of these two locations.

Vestibular Laboratory:Neuro-otological studies are conducted by our specially trained and certified technologists
at our Vestibular Laboratory located at UTMC main campus. The studies include recording
and analyzing eye movements, including nystagmus, with video and electrodes (V/ENG).
The information helps determine which specific part of nervous system may be affected,
which assists diagnosis. Other diagnostic tests, such as auditory and vestibular evoked
potentials, are also useful. When necessary, those tests can be scheduled and completed
at or after an office visit. The laboratory is also open to other professionals who
may request these tests for their own patients.

Vestibular and Balance Rehabilitation Service:Our Program has close collaboration with the Vestibular and Balance Rehabilitation
service of the Outpatient Physical Therapy Center at UTMC main campus. Patients are
evaluated for balance and vestibular problems and specific individual treatments are
designed and carried out. The service is provided by a group of therapists lead by
Mary Breymaier, PT. They are certified and specially trained in helping patients with dizziness and
imbalance due to a variety of neurologic and vestibular causes. After working with
our therapists, many patients have improved or even recovered from their debilitating
neurological conditions.

Research and Teaching Activities:The Vestibular and Dizziness program is academically oriented and we are actively
involved in medical education and research. Those interested in either the clinical
or research aspects of our program are encouraged to contact us for opportunities.